David Ho, PMP

Experience

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  Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2015

  QC Chemist I

  ‌•Analyzed samples using HPLC to determine potency in Raw Materials, In-Process Blends, and Finished products.‌•Ran various assays by FTIR, FTNIR, UV-Vis, and by USP.‌•Performed peroxide and acid value titrations for fish oils and other related compounds.‌•Worked alongside Chromadex in building a FTNIR reference library by compiling data of various raw materials and botanicals.‌•Cross-checked all incoming raw material CofA's to in house specifications to ensure raw materials used for production are meeting specification. Samples are then either tested in-house or sent out to third party labs. ‌ Show less

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  Avid Bioservices

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

  QC Analyst

  • Performed and reviewed routine and non-routine assays, including but not limited to biochemical and chemical analysis, of raw materials, in-process and finished product according to established operating procedures. • Assay methodologies include LAL, UV-Spec, pH, USP, and HPLC• Perform aseptic sampling, visual inspection, gowning and working in clean room areas. • Review, revise and write test methods, SOP's, and trending analysis.• Participated in validation projects, investigations and method development projects. • Knowledgeable of GMPs and industry regulations that apply to job functions. • Performed lab sweeps and maintains the lab in a GMP compliant state. Show less

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  Nitto Avecia Pharma Services

  Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

  Chemist II

  •Performed routine and non-routine compendial testing by USP, EP, and JP for the release of raw materials.•Assay methodologies include but are not limited to UV Spec, FTIR, TOC (total organic carbon), Potentiometric Titrations, LOD (loss of drying), ROI (residue on ignition), limit, melting point, and heavy metals testing.•Prepared buffers, indicators, and test solutions for in-house testing.•Maintained an accurate record of all data in laboratory notebooks under cGDP/cGMP. •Excellent multi-tasking skills to meet the strict deadlines in a contract laboratory operation. Show less

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  MicroVention-Terumo

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2021

  Production Chemist II

  •Serve as the SME for a Liquid Embolic product line.•Lead and execute process improvement projects (steam sterilization, syringe optimization, second vendor validation).•Perform Non-Conformance Reports to investigate gaps and failures within the process. •Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.•Write and execute test protocols, reports, and design of experiments.•Liaison between R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to tackle day-to-day issues on the production floor.•Prepare and present weekly yields, cost-savings, scrap costs and production updates.•Update manufacturing procedures, build records, drawings and supportive documents. Show less

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  BD

  Apr 2021 - Jan 2025

  Process Engineer (Project Mgmt., CI)

  •Act as the project manager and driving force for all projects within the Sirigen dye PRD group. •Coordinate and interact in a cross-functional setting between PRD, QC, Sustaining, R&D and QA to ensure timely execution and delivery of key deliverables.•Utilize six sigma principles (DMAIC, SIPOC, RCA, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) to analyze data.•Obtain and compile necessary data in response to dye performance related customer complaints, out of trend production materials or product failures, and CAPA initiation assessments.•Facilitates routine meetings with SME's to discuss open issues/action items and improvements to processes.•Prepare slides and facilitate routine project update meetings to Mgt and key stakeholders.•Coordinates and carry out necessary documentation, training, qualification, and validation activities to support new or modified process changes. Show less

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  Eli Lilly and Company

  Jan 2025 - now

  Principal Scientist - TS/MS Visual Inspection

  •Member of the TS/MS (Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences) Team with the overarching goal of partnering with other technical staff to direct discipline activities, have oversight over component preparation, formulation, and filling operations for Parenteral Devices.•Implement process improvements from the GPP (Global Parenteral Program) team at the Lilly Wisconsin Manufacturing Site.•Lead resolutions of technical issues from Parenteral device manufacturing.•Prepare, review, approve and provide technical support for deviation investigations, validation protocols, summary reports and implementation of process improvements, including capital expansions and technical projects. Show less